Stairs, handrails and and spindles

[Jimbo37]

I'm building a 2 storey house. The following applies

 - one entire side of stairs is a solid wall

 - the first downstairs step is a quarter landing, because stairs immediately turns right

 - a handrail runs up from first step to top step without breaks

My question, please.  Can I start my spindles from step 3 (ie no spindles on quarter landing or the first step)?

 

Edited September 21, 2023 by Jimbo37

[DevilDamo]

I think that should be ok as guarding us usually required where there is a difference in height of over 600mm. Would like somebody else to review and comment on that though.

[Jimbo37]

Thanks @DevilDamo. Half of being wise is knowing what you don't know (for certain)!

[kandgmitchell]

Your sketch appears to show the first spindle about half way between the first tread in the flight (Step 2 ) and the second tread (Step 3). If that total rise at that point isn't more than 600mm then it's Ok in E & W, however the NI regs may be different......